Helping Communities Go Solar

SolSmart recognizes cities, counties, and small towns for making it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. Our national team of experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help local governments become "open for solar businesses." In recognition of their achievements, our communities receive designations of SolSmart Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

Communities in Action

Making a Difference, One Community at A Time

With more than 200 designees nationwide, SolSmart helps local governments bring new business to their community, promote economic growth, and foster the creation of new jobs. As a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office, our goal is to make it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar.

Schaumburg and Hawthorn Woods attribute a spike in solar permit demand to their SolSmart designation. Experts also cite the Future Energy Jobs Act, which went into effect June 1, 2017, as revitalizing the state's solar market. #CleanJobs https://t.co/62lYMYBCeZ